Bentley View
In addition to viewing 3D models, you can use Bentley View as a free CAD viewer with capabilities to search for objects, measure distances and areas accurately, and print drawings to scale with full fidelity, on every desktop, for free. With millions of users, Bentley View is the industry's most powerful free viewer. In addition to being the most popular AutoCAD reader, you can view over 50 file formats, including CAD and raster images as well as Bentley's uniquely powerful iModels. You can easily open DWG and open DXF designs with the same fidelity as the authoring software. More than just a free DWG viewer, some of Bentley View’s recent enhancements in the latest CONNECT Edition include newly added format support and advanced viewing features. If all you need is to view CAD files, then Bentley View is a great free solution! If you also need to edit them to generate drawings, models, and visualizations, you might consider MicroStation PowerDraft.
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Easy CAD Viewer
Easy CAD Viewer allows you to view and print various AutoCAD drawings on your PC easily and quickly. It also enables you to manage 2D and 3D CAD drawings. Easy CAD Viewer works with AutoCAD DWG, DXF, DWF files of all versions as early as AutoCAD Release 9 and as recent as AutoCAD 2020. Easy CAD Viewer is the fastest multiple-threading CAD drawings viewer available for Microsoft Windows all versions. The software is more than a viewer, it converts DWG, DXF, DWF drawings to image formats such as BMP, JPG, GIF, PNG, TIFF, and TGA. You also can access Easy CAD Viewer by right-clicking any drawing stored on your PC. You can view and manage your CAD files even if you don't have AutoCAD software installed, since Easy CAD Viewer is a standalone program. Full zoom control including zoom in, zoom out, zoom extents, zoom to fit, zoom to window. Rotate drawings clockwise or anticlockwise for easy review. Obtain geometric information from drawings such as distance, length, mass, and volume.
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DWGSee Viewer & Editor
DWGSee Viewer & Editor is a lightweight and high-performance CAD application designed for viewing, editing, and printing DWG, DXF, and DWF files. It allows users to browse drawings quickly and make precise modifications without the complexity of full CAD software. DWGSee Viewer & Editor supports AutoCAD file versions from R14 through the latest 2026 releases. The platform includes tools for drawing, modifying objects, adding annotations, and marking up designs. Smart measuring features enable accurate calculation of lengths, angles, areas, and radii using snap points. DWGSee Viewer & Editor also supports batch printing, drawing comparison, and file export for efficient collaboration. With its fast performance and simple interface, DWGSee Viewer & Editor helps users work with CAD drawings more efficiently.
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MicroStation
MicroStation by Bentley Systems is the trusted computer-aided design (CAD) software built specifically for infrastructure design. It enables architects, engineers, and designers to create precise 2D and 3D drawings that bring complex projects to life—from bridges and highways to utilities and smart cities. With powerful tools for design, documentation, and visualization, MicroStation helps professionals deliver projects faster, more accurately, and with greater confidence. The software natively supports DGN, DWG, and point-cloud data, eliminating file conversion hassles and improving collaboration across teams. Its robust environment connects applications, data, and users to ensure seamless project delivery at any scale. MicroStation is the foundation of modern infrastructure design—reliable, interoperable, and built for professionals who build the world.
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